Bevan Greig

New Zealand

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Remembering John Bagshaw

1 week ago | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Remembering John Bagshaw : A Legacy of Leadership, Integrity, and Passion in Harness RacingSome twenty years ago, I had the privilege of meeting John Bagshaw—a true gentleman whose presence in the harness racing industry left an indelible mark. John approached every endeavour with unwavering integrity and was remarkably generous with his time, experience, and wisdom. A stalwart of the standardbred breeding world, Bagshaw was widely respected as one of the leading breeders in Australia.
Trainer banned from keeping, training horses on his property

2 weeks ago | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

As reported by ABC News, Tasmanian harness racing trainer Wayne Yole has been banned from housing or training horses at his Sidmouth property in northern Tasmania, following a multi-agency inspection of the stables. Tasracing issued the trainer with a notice imposing the condition on his licence on Monday. He has been given seven days to move the horses off the property.
Burwood Stud’s record at Redcliffe sale

2 months ago | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Burwood Stud, one of Queensland’s premier standardbred breeding nurseries, has an outstanding record in the Garrard’s Redcliffe Yearling Sale 2YO Classic. The Darling Downs-based stud has bred, prepared or stood the sire of no less than eight of the 16 Sales Classic winners in Teddy Disco (2021), Governor Jujon (2019), Heart Of Change (2016), Leo’s Best (2015), Mathilda Diventa (2014), Designer Style (2013), Couldntresist (2012) and Cha Ching Chaching (2011).
Reagan shines with a special winning double

Feb 10, 2025 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Victorian concession reinswoman Reagan Clarke was set a tough assignment at the recent Maryborough harness racing meeting (Feb 5) – but the 17-year-old rose to the challenge, coming home with the second driving double of her career. Trotter Love Who (Love You) arrived at her dad Steve’s Ballarat barn late last year as a maiden from 33 starts, with quite a reputation as a cranky conveyance.
Young Bluey distances them

Nov 22, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Promising four year old Young Bluey (Betting Line) showed his rivals a clean set of heels when he Led all the way for a hollow win in the Ranvet Pace at Melton last night. Heavily backed into a hot favourite, Young Bluey justified the faith that punters had in him by beingtaken straight to the front by his trainer driver Matt Craven. RocknRoll Walla settled in behind the leader while tough pacer RoarforRoscoe was forced to raceoutside the leader.
Langs honored at Bendigo's 'hot to trot' night

Nov 19, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig |Terry Gange

Square-gaiting purists are in for an extravaganza next Wednesday night (Nov 27) when the Bendigo Harness Racing Club hosts a full night of trotting and honors past Victorian legends father-and-son Graeme and Gavin Lang. It will be the third year the club has staged the Lang memorial night, but it’s introduced new features this year which should put some cracking times on the board and entice some of the State’s topline square-gaiting juveniles.
Harness Analyst - Oamaru 13th October

Oct 11, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst. Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand. Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 12:00pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
New look The Box Seat returns tomorrow

Sep 8, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

A revamped The Box Seat will premier on Trackside from 8pm tomorrow night (Tuesday). After a break over winter the must-see weekly harness racing show is back, with a major refresh. The show has been re-branded, with a new slicker presentation anchored by commentator Matt Cross, along with Greg O’Connor. The show’s duration has also gone from an hour to 45 minutes and will be broadcast live every week from Trackside’s new Addington studios.
Cashman runner can be competitive in Group One

Sep 8, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Hobby trainer Rick Cashman isn’t letting the idea of adding a Group 1 winner to his resume get ahead of Saturday night’s Ride High Vicbred Super Series final for four-year-old harness racing entires and geldings. The Cranbourne-based trainer will prepare My Uncle Stan for the 2240m trip. The gelding out of Naree Rose finished fourth in last Saturday night’s semi-final. “He (My Uncle Stan) has pulled up alright,” Cashman said.
Top Aussies nominated for Dominion Trot and NZ Trotting Cup

Sep 1, 2024 | harnesslink.com | Bevan Greig

Group 1-winning Australians Just Believe (Orlando Vici) and Better Eclipse (Betterthancheddar) are among the latest nominations for the $400,000 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot and the $1m IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup at Addington Raceway on Tuesday, November 12. Trained by Jess Tubbs and driven by husband Greg Sugars, the pair reigned supreme at Alexandra Park in May, taking out the Rowe Cup – Auckland Cup harness racing double.